General Electric, or GE, is a multi-industry company with operations in aviation, healthcare, lighting, finance and venture capital, power, oil and gas, digital industry, additive manufacturing, and renewable energy. GE's formation began in 1889 by Thomas Edison, who had interests in several electric related companies. While it has its headquarters in Boston, GE products are used all over the world in areas such as aircraft engines, wind turbines, hold up weapons, software development, and water. The company also engages in several initiatives besides making engineering products to promote clean technology, educational efforts, and content marketing initiatives with various institutions and governments.